BOOK PORTO BAY RIO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Before heading to Bossa Lounge, the rooftop at Porto Bay Rio, ensure your smartphone or camera is fully charged—you'll need it for endless photo opportunities. The rooftop pool offers one of the most breathtaking views in Rio de Janeiro, and it's hard to resist capturing the stunning panorama of Copacabana Beach and the ocean beyond. Porto Bay Rio, one of our top picks in Copacabana, features 117 rooms with partial or full sea views, ensuring that the scenery is never far from sight.

The thoughtfully designed rooms, with calming interiors and elegant wood accents, create a relaxing atmosphere for guests. While the rooms are a delight, the true highlight is the unbeatable view over Copacabana, also available to guests who decide to stay fit by visiting the on-site, 20th-floor panoramic gym.

Located in the heart of Copacabana, the hotel is surrounded by countless restaurants and bars, thus making it an excellent starting point for exploring the lively area.

HOTEL VIEW: COPACABANA BEACH, AVENIDA ATLÂNTICA, LEME MOUNTAIN, SUGARLOAF, FORT COPACABANA, CHRIST THE REDEEMER, CAGARRAS ISLANDS

BOOK SOL IPANEMA HOTEL (in cooperation with Booking.com)

When it comes to location, it's very hard to beat Sol Ipanema Hotel. This 4-star hotel lies in front of Ipanema Beach, steps away from the famous Posto 9. The view, well, the view is magnificent, absolutely stunning, be it day or night. Rio de Janeiro mornings, at Sol Ipanema Hotel start with a breakfast at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, also featuring sublime sea views. Saving the best for last, one of the hotel's highlights is the view enjoyed from the rooftop (or as cariocas would say, from the "cobertura") - Ipanema Beach sands and sea in front, Two Brothers Mountain to the right and Christ the Redeemer behind you. A block away, guests at this Rio hotel will be given the opportunity to try the delicious Brazilian picanha at Garota de Ipanema restaurant (where they say Tom Jobim wrote the world-acclaimed song Garota de Ipanema).

HOTEL VIEW: IPANEMA BEACH, LEBLON BEACH, TWO BROTHERS MOUNTAIN, AVENIDA VIEIRA SOUTO, CAGARRAS ISLANDS, CHRIST THE REDEEMER

BOOK WINDSOR EXCELSIOR COPACABANA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Windsor Excelsior Copacabana is a standout four-star hotel offering a prime beachfront location on Rio's iconic Copacabana Beach. With stunning ocean views and proximity to landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain, the hotel is perfect for travelers seeking both comfort and breathtaking scenery. Many of the well-appointed rooms feature expansive sea views, and the rooftop pool offers a relaxing spot to soak up the sun while enjoying the panoramic vistas of Copacabana.

Located on Avenida Atlântica, right next to the renowned Copacabana Palace, the Windsor Excelsior is surrounded by top-notch restaurants and bars, making it an ideal base for exploring Rio's vibrant culture. Guests who happen to be in Copacabana on a Sunday will have the chance to walk along its famous boardwalk, which is closed to all car traffic, joining thousands of locals in this lifestyle ritual.

HOTEL VIEW: COPACABANA BEACH, AVENIDA ATLÂNTICA, LEME MOUNTAIN, FORT COPACABANA, CHRIST THE REDEEMER, CAGARRAS ISLANDS

BOOK PRODIGY SANTOS DUMONT (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Missing a flight at Santos Dumont Airport might have its silver linings, especially for those staying at the Prodigy Santos Dumont, a sleek, contemporary hotel offering stunning views of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. Guests are invited to start their day with a mouth-watering rooftop breakfast featuring an array of tropical fruits while soaking in the spectacular vistas over Guanabara Bay. Due to its connection to the airport, breakfasts start in the first hours of the day, thus providing the perfect opportunity to witness a spectacular sunrise on "Cidade Maravilhosa." For those who don't have a flight to catch, and after a relaxing morning by the hotel's stylish panoramic pool, it's easy to explore Rio's cultural gems nearby. The Modern Art Museum and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow are nearby and offer a glimpse of the city's rich artistic and architectural landscape, proving that Rio and its center are much more than its famous beaches and natural beauty. It is a case to say if only all airport hotels were like this.

HOTEL VIEW: SUGARLOAF, CHRIST THE REDEEMER, GUANABARA BAY